1956 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 378 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |